Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to boxing legend George Chuvalo, Canadian heavyweight champion for 21 years and one of our nation's toughest boxers.
Having endured a family tragedy that would have sent most down for the count, George has fought back and declared all out war on substance abuse.
With immense passion and determination he travels from city to city urging Canadians teens, native youth and young offenders to reject the use of drugs and the idea that drugs are cool or glamorous.
George's anti-drug tour has been supported by the United Food and Commercial Workers Union and Expedite Plus.
I know all members will join me in offering George our encouragement for his continued efforts to educate youth about the dangers of drug abuse.